Careers @ PACE Independent Living

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If you want to make a difference and are looking to join an organization that is committed to delivering excellent support services to people with disabilities so they can live their lives, then we have the opportunity for you!

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About PACE

CEO

Laura Visser,
Chief Executive Officer

Industry

Healthcare

Revenue

$5m to $30m (CAD)

Company size

201 to 500

Headquarters

970 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 210,
Toronto, ON M6A 3B6

PACE is a non-profit community support service organization that provides support services to more than 356 unique clients who have a variety of disabilities, i.e. multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, mild acquired brain injuries, muscular dystrophy and Huntington disease.

PACE’s services to clients are provided in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of ‘Independent Living’, which means that a person with a disability is best able to define their own needs, and with appropriate support services, direct resources to respond to these needs. It is the individual's right to live with dignity in their chosen community and to participate in all aspects of their life.

The philosophy of independent living also encompasses the concept of “The Dignity of Risk” which is - the person with a disability should have the opportunity to:

make their own decisions
take risks
make their own mistakes
assume the consequences

PACE became an accredited agency with Accreditation Canada in 2010. Accreditation Canada is an organization that works with health care organizations to improve quality, safety, staff and client experience and satisfaction. PACE uses Accreditation Canada’s program as the basis for continuous quality improvement. In May 2022 - PACE was once again accredited with "Exemplary Standing" which is the highest recognition standing.

About our Programs

PACE provides personal support services through our Supportive Housing and Attendant Outreach programs.

The Supportive Housing program provides essential support services to eligible adults living in eight supportive housing sites across Toronto. PACE staff are available to provide support 24-hours per day, seven days a week, for pre-booked daily services as well as unscheduled, urgent services at each of these locations. Clients live in their own apartments and have an independent tenant agreement with the landlord for their apartment.

PACE also provides Enhanced Supportive Housing for adults that require assistance in directing their services. Enhanced services are available only at our Edwards Manor program, for those living with the effects of an acquired brain injury (ABI) and at our Yonge Street location. Support services at these programs can include personal, general and wellness assistance, and for clients with an ABI, are customized to address individual life skill, cognitive and behavioural needs associated with the individuals’ ABI. PACE staff can work with each client to develop care plans; to set goals that determine the scope of the individual supports to be provided and will provide information to clients to assist them to make healthy and safe decisions about their services. Life skills assistance in areas such as banking, shopping, nutrition, and education are also provided.

PACE’s Attendant Outreach Program provides personal support services associated with the activities of daily living at the client’s home, school or workplace. These services are provided on a pre-booked basis throughout the Greater Toronto Area from 6:00 am to midnight.

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Strategic Plan

What our Staff Members say about PACE

Employee Benefits

PACE provides many benefits in support of our staff, including:

Competitive salaries and benefit package
A supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment
A safe and healthy workplace
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

Employee Wellness

One of the most comprehensive ways that we nurture and support the health and well-being of our staff, and the delicate balance of managing work and life stressors, is by providing access to an Employee Assistance Program. All staff have access to PACE's Employee Assistance Program through Lifeworks, at no cost to the employee.

Client Testimonials

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Visit pace-il.ca

Strategy Execution Specialist

$85,278 to $101,826 per year

Business Unit

Head Office

Location

Toronto, Ontario

We are hiring a
STRATEGY EXECUTION SPECIALIST
Dufferin/Lawrence | $85,278 - $101,826
Hiring range is $85,278–$90,481

Turn strategy into action by helping to translate our ambitious 10-year Strategic Plan into coordinated action, measurable progress, and lasting improvements for the organization and the clients we support!
Position Overview
The Strategy Execution Specialist is responsible for assisting the Director with strategy management, strategy execution and strategic project management. The specialist will actively support Senior Leadership with the development, maintenance and communication of the organization’s Strategic Plan and the associated performance metrics, implementation roadmap and annual organizational strategic goals. Using a project portfolio management approach, the role coordinates the strategic initiatives outlined in the strategic plan, the rolling detailed three-year implementation plan and annual strategic goal; conduct regular capacity assessments, identify interdependencies and risks among strategic projects, and collaborates with project sponsors and teams to address any issues that arise.
Additionally, the Specialist supports ongoing project and change management support for enterprise risk management, business continuity, accreditation and integrated quality, safety and risk planning processes and for facilitating the integration of results into the annual operational improvement priorities for approval by senior leadership.
What you will do:
The ideal candidate is energized by bringing structure to complex work, coordinating stakeholders, tracking progress, solving problems, and helping initiatives move from idea to implementation.
Strategy Management (20%)

Supports the development, refinement and communication of the organization’s Strategic Plan (including vision, mission, values, strategic goals and objectives); implementation roadmap and associated performance metrics.
Conducts environmental scans and strategic analyses to inform leadership decision-making.
Supports a SLT-approved strategy governance framework that supports strategic alignment and accountability.

Strategy Execution (40%)

Supports the development, refinement and communication of the detailed rolling 3-year implementation plan that translates the high-level strategic plan implementation roadmap into an actionable short-term plan.
Establishes a project portfolio management approach to managing the strategic initiatives to support cross-functional coordination and capacity planning.
Supports Senior Leadership-led process for confirming and communicating the annual strategic goals and ensures that it is integrated with the process for prioritizing, selecting and resourcing the annual operational improvement and risk management initiatives. Supports project performance monitoring by building and managing processes and tools for measuring, monitoring, and communicating progress, including preparation of quarterly and annual performance reporting.
Builds and delivers tools, training and guidance on strategy execution to build organizational understanding, capacity and alignment.

Project Management (40%)

Provides project and change management support needed for the effective implementation of strategic initiatives and prioritized operational projects by the respective Executive Sponsors, Project Leads and cross-functional Project Teams.
Creates project and change management tools and training to support consistent execution of initiatives and capacity building for team members.
Supports Executive Sponsors and Project Leads to develop appropriate project charters, including work plans, stakeholder engagement plans, resource plans, performance measures, risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Establishes a process for tracking and monitoring progress on strategic initiatives and, leveraging reporting from Executive Sponsors and Project Leads, produces regular status updates, risk reports, performance dashboards reports.
Facilitates lessons learned and sustainability planning conversations to ensure outcomes are embedded and processes are transitioned into ongoing operations.
Project Manages the following planning and reporting process to ensure timely and effective integration of results into the process for confirming the annual organizational strategic goals:
Enterprise risk management plan
Business continuity plan
Integrated client quality, safety and risk plan
Accreditation readiness and continuous quality improvement

What you will bring:

Master’s degree in health administration/business management or a related field; a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Five (5) years’ experience, preferably in healthcare, not-for-profit, community/social service, or similar organizations supporting strategic planning and strategy execution, including facilitation, project and change management.
Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or PROSCI/ACMP Certified Change Management Professional is an asset.
Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation is an asset.
Ability to conduct environmental scans and synthesize complex information to inform strategic decision‑making.
Strong ability to assess organizational capacity, trade‑offs, and risks to support prioritization and sequencing of strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction into clear goals, objectives, performance metrics, and execution plans.
Strong ability to interpret data, develop appropriate performance measures/reports, and track progress toward strategic goals.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, including report writing and executive-level briefings.
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to implement solutions.
Skilled at leading project and change initiatives with empathy and clarity.
Good computer skills in MS Word, MS Access, Excel and PowerPoint, project management tools, data visualization tools and other appropriate software.
Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, dynamic and multi-disciplinary team environment.
Other Information
The position is full time, 40-hour week, Monday to Friday; nonstandard hours may be required including periodic nights and weekends. The work location is primarily situated at Head Office (Dufferin/Lawrence) & periodic travel within the GTA will be required.  PACE offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package and a work environment that is focused on employee engagement and leadership development.
PACE is a non-profit community service organization that provides support services to adults with disabilities who are committed to living independent lives.
PACE provides support services to more than 350 individuals who have a variety of disabilities. We operate 8 supportive housing sites where people live independently along with a Community Outreach Program that provides support services in people's homes.
PACE has been accredited with Accreditation Canada, since 2010. PACE’s last survey was in May 2026.
The new PACE, 10-year strategic plan which outlines a clear and exciting path forward was approved in June 2025. It is the shared roadmap for PACE’s future which is built on a strong foundation of innovation. The strategic plan reflects who we are as a community, what we stand for and what we choosing to create together.
We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about us at
www.pace-il.ca
To apply for this position:
Please upload both a cover letter and your resume.
Additionally, applicants who are selected to participate in the interview process will be required to complete a psychological assessment questionnaire
PACE is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
Additional Information
This is a newly created position within the organization.

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